2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GSX-R1000 years
- Not enough data 4th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000. That ranks 4th out of 17 GSX-R1000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 100 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 80% | 100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 3,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
Risk: As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
Structure:frame and members:underbody shields
Problem: American suzuki (suzuki) is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,082 my 2005-2006 gsx-r1000 motorcycles. Cracking or breakage of the motorcycle frame can occur in certain extreme situations where unusually high stress is placed on the frame. Repeated hard landings from hazardous maneuvers such as extreme or extended wheelies or other stunts may generate sufficient stress to cause this problem.
Risk: If the frame becomes broken during extreme use, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the frame for cracks. If no cracks are found, a frame reinforcement brace will be attached to the frame using bolts and epoxy adhesive. Should cracks be found during the inspection, the frame will be replaced with a new frame that has the reinforcement brace installed. The campaign began on january 21, 2009. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While riding my 2006 suzuki gsxr 1000 purchased in jan. Of this year a dog entered the road while i was exiting a turn. I brought the bike to an upright position and applied both brakes. The rear of my bike went up in the air to about the 11 o'clock position. I released my front brakes and the rear…
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 suzuki gsxr750. The shifter broke off while the contact's husband was riding the motorcycle. The shifter did break while trying to shift gears. There were no problems with motorcycle before this failure. They were going to take the motorcycle to the dealership , but as…
THE IMPROPERLY WELDED FRAME FAILED AND CAUSED A CRASH. THE MOTORCYCLE IS AT AN INDEPENDENT METALLURGICAL LABORATORY AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT INFORMATION IS: JESSE A. GRANTHAM, 1070 WEST 124TH, THORNTON, CO 80234, [redacted], [redacted]. *NM
Dt: the caller said front brakes locked and he was thrown from motorcycle. The caller believed it was the calipers. Dealer has not been contacted yet. Caller left message with manufacturer, and they have not contacted him yet. Caller was injured. Caller had to push it to a friends house. Motorcycle…
2005 suzuki gsxr 1000 experiencing problems with foot rest equipment. *mr the left passenger foot rest had come loose within a week of the purchase date. The dealer had come to the conclusion that the part wasn't abused and ordered another foot rest at no cost to the consumer. *sc *jb
Other Suzuki GSX-R1000 years
← 2004 GSX-R1000 · 2006 GSX-R1000 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 GSX-R1000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 GSX-R1000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 GSX-R1000 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 GSX-R1000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 GSX-R1000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 GSX-R1000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 GSX-R1000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 GSX-R1000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 GSX-R1000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 GSX-R1000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 GSX-R1000 | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 GSX-R1000 | 24 | 2 |
| 2006 GSX-R1000 | 6 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 GSX-R1000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 GSX-R1000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 GSX-R1000 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000?
Owners most often report structure, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GSX-R1000 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.